NEIGHBORHOOD
A city within a city — Berry Hill is a few blocks of 1940s cottages housing recording studios, indie shops, and local restaurants.
Berry Hill is an eclectic city within a city in Nashville that most people think of as a neighborhood but it’s actually an independent town with an elected mayor. Much of Berry Hill exists on winding streets and its architecture is largely composed of quirky and colorful 1940s style cottages. The beating heart of Berry Hill is its community of small, independent businesses. Here you’ll find an abundance of recording studios, pet stores, cafes, vintage boutiques and even a scuba diving business. While there’s a ton of local shops in Berry Hill, right across Thompson Lane on the city’s south side you’ll find a number of big box stores. Berry Hill is a small community, the 2010 Census found it has a total of only 537 residents.
Our scorecard evaluates Berry Hill based on the factors that matter most to residents.
Overall score
Berry Hill has a thriving creative business community, great local restaurants, and a central location in Nashville.
At a glance
3.4
Nearby parks such as Sevier Park and Radnor Lake are just a short drive away, though Berry Hill itself has limited green space.
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Berry Hill residents are served by Metro Nashville Public Schools, with additional options in surrounding neighborhoods. See the Tennessee State Report Card and GreatSchools for school-by-school data.
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Berry Hill is an independent city with its own police department and local government. For area statistics, see Metro Nashville PD's crime data dashboard and the City of Berry Hill.
3.2
Limited housing inventory and strong demand keep home prices above the city average.
3.6
The neighborhood is primarily commercial and has few residential streets although it could work for a family.
4.6
Some of Nashville's best locally owned restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and casual dining.
3.9
Unique local boutiques and specialty businesses are nearby, with Green Hills and 12 South only minutes away.
4.1
Neighborhood bars, live music venues, and nearby entertainment create an active but relaxed nightlife scene.
4.2
Many restaurants and businesses are within walking distance, though some require crossing busy roads.
4.8
Excellent access to I-65, Downtown, Music Row, Green Hills, 12 South, and Brentwood.
Scores reflect Nashville Go's editorial assessment and available local data.
Berry Hill has an unusually small residential market in Nashville, and the cottages that do come up for sale aren't always competing only for residential buyers. A music studio, design firm, or other small business can occupy the same kind of building someone might want to call home, which is part of what makes housing inventory in Berry Hill itself so limited.
Buyers should also know that Berry Hill is its own municipality within Davidson County, with its own codes, permitting requirements, and property taxes in addition to those paid to Metro Nashville. It's worth confirming exactly what applies to a specific address before getting too far into a purchase. While Berry Hill itself is tiny, there are considerably more residential options just outside its boundaries, allowing buyers to live within a few blocks of the neighborhood without actually owning property within the city of Berry Hill.
Hey! I'm Silas Stricklin, the founder of NashvilleGo and a local REALTOR® serving Berry Hill and the greater Nashville area. If you're considering moving to Berry Hill, I'd be happy to help you navigate its limited housing market, understand the options within and around the neighborhood, and find the right home for you.
Email Me: [email protected]
Call Me: 629-213-2963
The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage
Call Our Office: 615-301-1650
